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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Mark Nye is a Democratic member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 29. Nye was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Nye is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Nye served in the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 29A from 2014 to 2016.

A Pocatello, Idaho native, Nye graduated from Pocatello High School. He earned his B.S. from Harvard College and his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law.

His professional experience includes practicing law and being a licensed pilot.

Education

  • JD, University of Idaho College of Law, 1971-1974
  • BA, Pre-Law, Harvard University, 1963-1967

Professional Experience

  • JD, University of Idaho College of Law, 1971-1974
  • BA, Pre-Law, Harvard University, 1963-1967
  • Former Trial Counsel, Idaho State University
  • Former Special Deputy Attorney General, State of Idaho
  • Former General Counsel/Trial Counsel, University of Idaho
  • Visiting Instructor, University of Idaho, Law and Engineering
  • Attorney at Law, Racine Olsen Nye Budge and Bailey, Chartered, 1974-2016
  • Managing Partner, Racine Olsen Nye Budge and Bailey, Chartered, 1998-2014
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Idaho, 1984
  • Judicial Advisor, University of Idaho, 1973-1974
  • Corporate Staff, Boise Cascade Corporation, 1969-1971
  • Director, El Ada Community Action Program, 1970

Political Experience

  • JD, University of Idaho College of Law, 1971-1974
  • BA, Pre-Law, Harvard University, 1963-1967
  • Former Trial Counsel, Idaho State University
  • Former Special Deputy Attorney General, State of Idaho
  • Former General Counsel/Trial Counsel, University of Idaho
  • Visiting Instructor, University of Idaho, Law and Engineering
  • Attorney at Law, Racine Olsen Nye Budge and Bailey, Chartered, 1974-2016
  • Managing Partner, Racine Olsen Nye Budge and Bailey, Chartered, 1998-2014
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Idaho, 1984
  • Judicial Advisor, University of Idaho, 1973-1974
  • Corporate Staff, Boise Cascade Corporation, 1969-1971
  • Director, El Ada Community Action Program, 1970
  • Senator, Idaho State Senate, District 29, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Idaho State Senate, District 29, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, District 29A, 2014-2016

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee

Member, Finance

Member, Finance Appropriations

Member, Judiciary and Rules

Member, Local Government and Taxation

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, University of Idaho College of Law, 1971-1974
  • BA, Pre-Law, Harvard University, 1963-1967
  • Former Trial Counsel, Idaho State University
  • Former Special Deputy Attorney General, State of Idaho
  • Former General Counsel/Trial Counsel, University of Idaho
  • Visiting Instructor, University of Idaho, Law and Engineering
  • Attorney at Law, Racine Olsen Nye Budge and Bailey, Chartered, 1974-2016
  • Managing Partner, Racine Olsen Nye Budge and Bailey, Chartered, 1998-2014
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Idaho, 1984
  • Judicial Advisor, University of Idaho, 1973-1974
  • Corporate Staff, Boise Cascade Corporation, 1969-1971
  • Director, El Ada Community Action Program, 1970
  • Senator, Idaho State Senate, District 29, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Idaho State Senate, District 29, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, District 29A, 2014-2016
  • Member, The Best Lawyers in America, 1997-present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Andrus Center for Public Policy, present
  • Former State Chair, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Red Cross
  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Idaho Community Foundation
  • Former Chair, Board of Directors, Idaho State University Foundation
  • Member, Board of Governors, American Bar Association
  • Former Board Member, Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce
  • Former President, Idaho American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Former President, Idaho Defense Counsel
  • Member, Idaho Law Foundation
  • Former President, Idaho State University Foundation
  • Former Member, Law Advisory Committee, University of Idaho
  • Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Pocatello
  • Former President, Sixth District Bar Association
  • Cabinet Member, Vice President's Council, Idaho State University
  • Commissioner, Idaho Centennial Commission, 1985-1990
  • President, Idaho State Bar, 1986-1987
  • Member, Mayor's Advisory Committee, 1973

Other Info

— Awards:

  • University of Idaho, Service Award;
  • Idaho State University, Bartz Service Award;
  • Pocatello High School Distinguished Graduate;
  • Who's Who in America

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